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WireGuard

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  1. Tailscale vs. WireGuard on pfSense: Which Should You Run?

    Tailscale is WireGuard with a control plane on top. On pfSense there's a catch: FreeBSD can't run kernel mode, and it changes how packets are routed.

    pfSenseWireGuardTailscaleVPNNetworking

  2. Multi-Site VPN on pfSense: Connect Multiple Locations with WireGuard (No Vendor Fees)

    A real multi-site WireGuard VPN on pfSense — hub-and-spoke, dual-stack, no NAT, and only the hub needs a static IP.

    WireGuardpfSenseVPNNetworkingHomelabMulti-SiteIPv6

  3. pfSense WireGuard IPv6 Setup: Full Tunnel and Split Tunnel Guide

    A complete dual-stack WireGuard VPN on pfSense — IPv6 included, both tunnel modes covered, and the firewall rules most guides leave out.

    WireGuardpfSenseVPNIPv6HomelabNetworking